Photo: Shorty the cat.

Shorty is enough of a kitten that his purrsonality, like his body, is still under construction.Tristan found him all alone under her grandfather’s porch. He had been attacked by an animal (probably a small dog, judging from his current enmity toward them).

The encounter left him with two sets of puncture wounds in the top of his head and a de-gloving injury to his chin. His lower lip was pulled down and back, separating from his jaw. Not long after being stitched back together though, Shorty was eating hard food!

Shorty was well-socialized by someone and certainly has a positive attitude. He schmoozes easily with other cats, and enjoys their company.

Shorty likes—attention from humans and other cats; playing Ping-Pong soccer; found objects; meeting new friends

He dislikes:—small dogs; being left alone

Live, Let Live, & Learn—If you happen to find young kittens (or other baby animals) without their mom, please think things through before you act. Bottle babies have very special needs (food, temperature, excretory, etc.) and require expert care. It’s easy to shift into “helping mode.” But momcats do kittencare best!

Unless you are sure mom isn’t coming back, be prepared to quietly observe for awhile. Human intervention is not always what’s best for the animal! To paraphrase Antoine de Sainte-Éxupéry—you become responsible for those you rescue.

Shorty’s Characteristics

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Confidence—	Adaptable to change—
Plays well with others—	Activity level—
General Temperament—outgoing and cheery

Photo: Shorty the cat.